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POST 08/284 : DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.
Key details
Job Highlight
Requirements
Competencies
Strategic capability and leadership.
Decision making.
People management and empowerment.
Project management.
Problem solving and analysis.
Business report writing.
Conflict Management and Resolution.
Time management.
Planning and organizing.
Sound persuading and influencing.
Stakeholder and client relations.
Financial Management.
Change Management.
Computer Literacy.
Business report writing.
Counselling.
Support digital transformation.
Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage, lead and direct Quality of Work Life Management programmes.
Manage the development of Employment Assistance Programme (EAP) including Peer education programmes and strategies.
Lead and direct the coordination of counselling programmes related to Chronic Illness programmes.
Oversee the promotion healthy lifestyle and awareness campaigns through calendar awareness events.
Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of HIV/ AIDS, TB, Wellness Management and Health and Productivity (psychosomatic and chronic illnesses) policies.
Participate in the establishment of the wellness committee to support the department.
Manage the coordination and implementation process on education, awareness campaign, planning of sports, wellness, care and 68 support incapacity due to ill-health and prevention programmes and projects.
Manage the development of vibrant co-curricular to support seamless information sharing initiatives, educational opportunities to reinforce healthy living lifestyle.
Manage and monitor life skills for employees (stress, finances, relationships, substance abuse, trauma, HIV/AIDS, family matters, etc.
Manage the implementation of emotional and psychosocial support programmes to employees and their family members.
Manage working relationship with external service providers (medical specialists, Psychiatrists, GEMS, Health, etc.).
Oversee all services rendered by employee health and wellness contractors according to the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Manage psychological assessments and intervention initiatives (mental health initiatives).
Manage the coordination of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes.
Manage and implement strategic objectives within the directorate.
Ensure effective governance and compliance within the directorate.
Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Support digital transformation.
How to apply
Email: hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
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